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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,045.99, 62,169.65 and 25,925.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,045.99, 62,169.65 and 25,925.38 is: 35,780.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,045.99 : 62,169.65 = 25,925.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,045.99/62,169.65 = 25,925.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,045.99x = 62,169.65 × 25,925.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,045.99x = 1,611,771,612.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,771,612.89/45,045.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,780.58

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